Over 275 arrested in Malawi riots

Blantyre - More than 275 people were arrested across Malawi during two days of rioting that killed 18 people, in the deadliest protests since the beginning of democracy in 1994, police said on Friday.

About 200 were arrested for looting in the capital Lilongwe, the epicentre of the riots, police spokesperson Davie Chingwalu told AFP.

Another 45 were arrested in the former colonial capital Zomba, and 30 in the commercial hub Blantyre, Chingwalu said.

On Wednesday and Thursday, police used teargas and fired live ammunition to disperse protesters across the country who took to the streets accusing President Bingu wa Mutharika of mismanaging the economy and trampling on democratic rights.

Soldiers deployed in the main cities on Thursday, clearing the streets.

Mad Dog,
Your comment is insane,
It is actually not only an insult to President Zuma,
but an insult to ALL South Africans.
The countries you mentioned have been or are dictatorships,
run by tyrants.
That's besides Malawi, where the President is extremely unpopular.
Just to remind you, we have elections here.
You don't like Zuma, that's your right.
But it is also the right of the majority of the voters,
to put Zuma where he is.
Try with the next elections to get the majority behind you,
and you will have the President you want!!!!!

malemaforever - 2011-07-22 14:02

Wellcome to Africa!!!. Renaissance of Africa Chapter 2. Sad to hear about the 18 heros. On behalf of the ANCYL wishes to pass it's condelences to the fallen heros. All dictators must go!!!